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Photo of a member of staff on an exercise bike, surrounded by other members of staff and children.

Wednesday 12th December 2018 SH (Editor)

Nursery’s virtual ‘Rickshaw Challenge’ brings in £300 for Children in Need

Happy Days Nursery in Bradley Stoke took it upon themselves to raise money for BBC Children in Need by conducting their very own version of the ‘Rickshaw Challenge’, emulating the official BBC ride made by six young people who cycled from Calais to Salford, a distance of 423 miles. Between Monday 12th and Friday 16th November, Happy Days Nursery hosted

Sponsored cycle for Comic Relief at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre.

Friday 15th March 2013 SH (Editor)

Leisure centre spin marathon raises hundreds for Comic Relief

Two spin instructors have raised hundreds of pounds for Comic Relief by staging a sponsored cycle in the foyer of Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre today. Fitness supervisor Jon Booth and gym manager Sam Holmes began the marathon at 6am this morning and planned to continue until 8pm this evening, allowing themselves only the occasional toilet break of a minute or

Pupils from Wheatfield Primary School cheer the rickshaw along Bradley Stoke Way.

Wednesday 14th November 2012 SH (Editor)

BBC One Show Rickshaw cheered on by Wheatfield Primary pupils

Pupils at Bradley Stoke’s Wheatfield Primary School took a break from lessons yesterday afternoon to cheer the BBC One Show’s rickshaw as it passed through the town. The 2012 Rickshaw Challenge is raising vital funds for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK on an arduous 411-mile journey from Llandudno to London, and is due to arrive at BBC’s

Children in Need fundraising by Greggs, Bradley Stoke, Bristol.

Saturday 9th June 2012 SH (Editor)

Greggs lead the way in fundraising

Greggs at the Willow Brook Centre in Bradley Stoke have been confirmed a top company fundraiser for the 2011 Children in Need appeal – raising a fantastic £6,145. 1,500 of the UK’s leading bakery retailer’s outlets took part in the fundraising effort. Greggs in Bradley Stoke came 5th nationally, but were number one in the South West, outperforming over 200

Friday 11th November 2011 SH (Editor)

Bradley Stoke Children in Need events start this weekend

Next Friday (18th November) is BBC Children in Need Day and here at The Journal we’ve heard of a couple of events that are happening in the build up to the big day. Greggs the Bakers in the Town Square at the Willow Brook Centre are holding a fundraising event tomorrow (Saturday 12th November) from 11am. They are planning a

Monday 20th December 2010 Abi Hutchinson (Forum)

Drama school raises £500 for Children in Need

From Abi Hutchinson, Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Bristol. “Put your money where your mouth is!” was the message from the students of the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy again this year when they raised money for BBC Children In Need by taking part in a National Talking Day (10th November). The Academy, renowned for helping children develop confidence, self esteem and